~Eye Color: Green
~Tattoo(s): Black flames on his lower chin, as well as a tattoo of Elfen Prayer of Strength on his right pectoral.
~Race: Elf (White)
Orientation: Heterosexual
Maritial Status: Single, not looking.
~Jewellery: A beaded necklace hangs from his neck, and two rings decorate both hands. The left hand possesses a ring of bone, and the other a ring of obisdian.
~Clothing: He wears a green snakeskin leather vest and a cloth tunic underneath. He wears a pair of pants similar to the color scheme of his upper body. The pants are the same hue as the vest.
There was once a great forest, populated by many beings. Wood Elves, Sprites, and the occasional mythical being. This forest hid many Secrets. One of these Secrets bestowed riches. Another, power. Yet, aside from all of these Secrets, only one descended into the world outside to find a victim. The Secrets weren't parastical, and neither were they predators. However, the Secrets were all due to be bestowed in due time; each to a rightful owner. This is the story of one such owner.
The Secret flew at the speed of inhuman nature, soarding atop oceans, through mountains, and even across the villages of many warring tribes. However, when the Secret neared its mark, it grew dim. As if all power was lost, this Secret fell to the earth in the form of a dull, transparent, green gem. There it rested for nearly two years before the Elfen fellow fell upon his fortune.
His name was Eldrad Iyrdain. Like most Wood Elves, he was graceful. Therefore it was a great embarassment when he lost his footing and fell, face-first, into the dirt. By fortune, his hand grasped the green gem. Instantly, he was transfixed with it, and grew more and more fond of the gem as he got to his feet and looked it over. Eldrad stood there for several minutes estimating the value and recoiling from the thought. He decided it was his to keep, and left the forest to present the finding to his elder.
When Eldrad arrived at the step of his elder's house, he was met with a rude awakening. The door burst open, and the elder let the foot of his staff collide with Eldrad's shin. The squabble lasted for some time, all over the original chore Eldrad was sent to do (He had been told to retrieve a certain amount of fish for the elder before finding the gem and becoming distracted). After many appologies and bruises, Eldrad thrust the gem into the elder's sight, and tried to explain. The elder was overwhelmed by what he saw, took a few steps back, and then retreated into his house. The candles were blown out and the doors and windows locked.
Eldrad took in worry of such a response, and when he turned to look for guidance and support from another, all else had done the same as the elder. Eldrad was greatly confused, and somewhat hurt. He turned his back and left the forests of his village to find someone of greater knowledge and courage to confront this small gem and whatever power it held.
Several weeks of travelling later, Eldrad came upon a nomadic band of holy monks. At first, both Eldrad and the monks were skeptical of each other's presence. Monks and Elves don't usually go hand-in-hand when it comes to friendship. Yet, the party of monks became fond of the Elf, and soon were conversing in vivid detail.
It was after being with the monks for many conversations and nights later that he asked about the gem. The monks at first took the sign as an omen of good fortune. But, when the gem was presented, the monks withdrew into whispered conversations. After getting the same response again and again, Eldrad finally demanded an answer. The monks looked to him in silence at first, but soon one of the older monks stepped forward with a prayer of strength under his breath. "Hold ye one of many artifacts of the Forest of Secret. The holder of hidden powers is before us!"
Eldrad stared stupidly at them, and a young monk found better words of explanation. After describing many myths and stories, Eldrad came into understanding of what power this gem held within.
The monks brought the Elf to a local monastery, where they taught him how to focus his powers and purify his gem in case of evil tempts. They also tried to convert him to the holy beliefs, but Eldrad slipped away before they had "holy symbols" in hand. Eldrad went off to study under a great library of magics ater that, slowly unlocking the many secrets of the Secret. Now, it is only a matter of time before he developes a greater understanding of the Secret and its hidden powers.